April 28

Year 8 - Please continue creating your "Practice" photostory according to the following Design Specification:

The presentation will include: a title page and end page - created with PowerPoint, at least 10 photos, at least 1 photo should include text , 1 photo should have an “transition/motion”, background music, narration (voice overlay) appropriate to topic, and be less than 2 minutes.

Then upload your digital story to your chosen video host and embed it on your blog!

BUT FIRST, let's run through the procedure of making a title page with PowerPoint.

Well done Year 8!

April 24

Well, Year 8, we did it! The Investigations are over and handed in:-)

We didn't get to the tutorial on Monday - so let's do it now!!!

http://www.jakesonline.org/photostory3.pdf

Follow along on the overhead projector.

*Remember to raise your hand if you have a question;-)

Year 8 Ifound a PhotoStory on How to Create a PhotoStory (cool).

April 21

Year 8 - Investigations are due today!

I had a great idea - we are going to go through the TUTORIAL together. That way we can benefit from everyone's questions.

April 17

Year 8 - Help the Earth! Please take a few minutes out of your class-time to make a difference. As you know April 22 is Earth Day. This is a day that has been set aside to celebrate our great planet. As custodians, it is our responsibility to protect the planet and act as caretakers for future generations.

A Voicethread has been created and will become part of an Earth Day initiative (Earthcast 08 Project). Please contribute to the SDIS Earth Day Voicethread and offer advice for protecting our world.

1. Go to http://voicethread.com and register
2. Click on Browse
3. Type - SDIS Earth Day, then click on the magnifying glass
4. Record your message

That was quick and easy. You have just added yourself to the list of contributors and helped make the world a better place.

Thank you Year 8.

Now, after you have finished your "Investigation," you can move on to the tutorial. (Click on the word "tutorial" or locate the tutorial in the sidebar;-)

This is way fun!

April 14

Year 8 - Let's try to finish the Investigations today!

April 10

Year 8 - Let's forge on with our Investigation . . .

*Remember to record the URL and name of the site s you visit AND the images you collect.

1. What is digital story-telling? Explain in your own words.

2. Which programs can we use for digital storytelling? Name 2 programs that can be used.

3. Are either of these tools freeware (Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish.) ? If, yes, name.Include the URL for the download.

4. Find 2 educational digital online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories.

5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.

6. What is image hosting?

7. Research these the following video hosting services: http://www.photobucket.com/, http://www.tinypic.com/ and http://video.google.com/ How are they similar? How are they different?

Then choose a video hosting service and open an account.

Finally, explain WHY you chose that service.

8. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.

April 7

Good Morning Year 8.

Let's continue the Investigation - Do RESEARCH then explain in your own words

Investigate *Remember to record the URL and name of the site s you visit AND the images you collect.

1. What is digital story-telling? Explain in your own words.

2. Which programs can we use for digital storytelling? Name 2 programs that can be used.

3. Are either of these tools freeware (Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish.) ? If, yes, name that program. If no, continue searching until you find one that is freewar.

Include the URL for the download.

4. Find 2 educational digital stories online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories.

5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.

6. What is image hosting?

7. Research these the following web hosting services: http://www.photobucket.com/, http://www.tinypic.com/ and http://video.google.com/ How are they similar? How are they different?

8. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.

April 3

Year 8 thanks for all the comments! I loved reading them.

It's time to begin our Year 8 Unit of Work.

Open Word 2007.
Click on the Insert tab.
In the extremel left-hand co.umn, click on Cover Page. Take a few minute to explore this aspect of Word 2008.

After choosing a Cover Page title it "Year 8 Unit of Work". You can also include your name and the date.

Next, go to the next page and type INVESTIGATE at the top.

Now let's start researching;-)

Investigate *Remember to record the URL and name of the site s you visit AND the images you collect.

1. What is digital story-telling? Explain in your own words.

2. Which programs can we use for digital storytelling? Name 2 programs that can be used.

3. Are either of these tools freeware (Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish.)? If, yes, name that program. If no, continue searching until you find one that is freeware .

4. Find 2 educational digital stories online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories.

5. What is a tutorial? Explain in your own words.

6. What is image hosting?

7. Research these the following web hosting services: http://www.photobucket.com/ , http://www.tinypic.com/ and http://video.google.com/ How are they similar? How are they different?

8. What is a storyboard? Explain in your own words.